Assistant/Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling

About the role

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor for their CACREP accredited Counseling Programs starting in Fall 2027. This position is housed in the Department of Counseling and Special Education within the College of Education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate level courses, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses
• Developing a sustained program of research and scholarship
• Participating in efforts to seek external funding
• Participating in broad-based university, college, and departmental committee work, as well as professional and community service
• Collaboration with colleagues
• Advising students
• Supervising students' field experiences

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP approved program or closely related field [ABD considered but doctorate must be completed before employment]
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in graduate-level courses
• Evidence of a sustainable program of scholarship and research
• Relevant experience in the field of Mental Health Counseling
• The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, professionals, and community organizations
• A commitment to maintaining CACREP standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience as a clinical mental health counselor
• An understanding of and commitment to community and globally engaged scholarship
• Certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Texas or eligible to be licensed as a Professional Counselor in Texas
• Ability and flexibility to teach both foundational and advanced Counseling courses